There are 3 ways to get from Carlow to Ballincollig by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
- Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
4h 6m€29–62Train
- Take the train from Carlow to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portlaoise to Corktrain Ic / ...
4h 33m€44–63Drive 183.7 km
- Drive from Carlow to Ballincolligcar 183.7 km
2h 19m€33–47
Carlow to Ballincollig by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Ballincollig is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Carlow to Ballincollig is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Ballincollig. However, there are services departing from Carlow Bus Stn and arriving at Father Sexton Pk via Waterford Bus Stn and Grand Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Ballincollig. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Cork via Kildare and Portlaoise. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Carlow and Ballincollig is 208 km. The road distance is 183.7 km.
The best way to get from Carlow to Ballincollig without a car is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs €28 - €65.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Carlow to Ballincollig, including transfers.
Carlow to Ballincollig bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Ballincollig train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Carlow station.
The best way to get from Carlow to Ballincollig is to bus which takes 4h 6m and costs €28 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Ballincollig, Ireland?
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Father Sexton Pk via Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Grand Parade in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlow to Father Sexton Pk via Kildare, Portlaoise, Cork, Summerhill N, St Patrick's Street, and Grand Parade in around 4h 33m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Carlow to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €4–7
Train from Portlaoise to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- [email protected]
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
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Booking & Getting There
Carlow to Ballincollig bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Waterford Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Ballincollig train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlow to Ballincollig is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Carlow to Ballincollig.
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